The Christmas market of the Parc de la Mar begins to be set up after Cort detected numerous deficiencies in it

PalmaThe Christmas market planned for the Parc de la Mar in Palma has already begun its assembly. The venue, christened as 'Christmas Park', started this week with the forecast of opening its doors on November 21st, coinciding with the city's Christmas lights switch-on ceremony. The installation comes after Cort, a few weeks ago, detected numerous deficiencies in the project presented by the organizers and denied the initial permit to carry it out.

The report from the City Council's Activity and Establishment Safety Control Service, which ARA Balears had access to, warned of shortcomings in fundamental issues to guarantee the safety of the fair. Among these were the lack of technical documentation for the electrical and gas installations, doubts regarding fire prevention measures and public evacuation, as well as deficiencies in the information regarding structures and the acoustic study. Despite everything and with the recent announcement that assembly has begun, it is presumed that the deficiencies in question have been rectified.

It is worth remembering that the initiative already generated controversy last year, when it was installed in the Feixina park. Residents of the area criticized the occupation of public space and described the event as a "blatant colonization". There was also controversy over the products sold there and the language used.

The venue will feature an open-air natural ice rink of 500 square meters, located in front of the Cathedral of Mallorca, and 61 exhibitors with a gastronomic offer from different parts of the world. Musical performances and activities for all audiences have also been scheduled. The market will remain open until January 7th. The hours will be from Monday to Thursday from 3:00 PM to 10:30 PM; Fridays, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; and Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM.